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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRESS

Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov

Founder & CTO

XPANCEO

Professional background, founding roles and the companies behind the work.

Professional profile

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

About Dr. Valentyn S. Volkov.

Valentyn S. Volkov is XPANCEO's founder and chief technology officer, with a research background in nanophotonics and advanced materials.[1][2]

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THE PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

How the story unfolds.

From nanophotonics research to smart lenses

XPANCEO’s biography places Valentyn Volkov’s scientific background in nanophotonics and advanced materials, following research work at universities and research centres. His areas include nano-optics, near-field microscopy and spectroscopy, and integrated optics. At XPANCEO, that expertise is directed towards the materials and optical systems needed for smart contact lenses, connecting a long research career with the company’s proposed computing interface.[2]

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